SUPPORT GROUPS & WORKSHOPS – Fall 2017
The Women's Center of Greater Danbury offers a safe, supportive environment enabling constructive sharing. Registration is required for all groups & workshops. Please call 203.731.5200, x202 to register and for more information. All workshops are FREE and confidential.
SOAR
An ongoing weekly evening support group for female victims of domestic violence or intimate partner abuse, including emotional, verbal, economic, and/or physical.
Tuesdays,6:30pm-8:00pm
VOICES OF COURAGE
An ongoing weekly evening support group for male adult survivors of any form of sexual assault. Voices provides a safe place for male survivors to explore and share their experiences, learn from others, and continue to heal and grow.
Mondays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
THRIVE
An ongoing weekly morning or afternoon group for women who would like support around relationship issues, such as dealing with controlling behaviors, verbal or physical abuse and transitioning relationships.
Mondays, 11:00am-12:30pm (child care provided), Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm (child care provided)
Thrive Spanish, Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm; Thrive Portuguese, Thursdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm
EXHALE TO INHALE: YOGA
A 6-week trauma-informed yoga workshop. Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, start date TBD at the beginning of October
BREAKING THE SILENCE
An ongoing weekly evening support group for adult female survivors of sexual assault. Breaking provides a safe place for survivors to explore and share their experiences, learn from others, and continue to heal and grow.
I AM OK!
A 7-week, curriculum based workshop focusing on fostering self esteem and effective anxiety management.
Mondays, beginning October 2 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
MOVING FORWARD
An ongoing monthly support group to discuss the aspects of moving forward with a divorce, including emotional, financial and process related concerns. Guest speakers will be scheduled depending on the interest of the group.
1st Thursday of each month, beginning October 4, 6:30pm-8:00pm
PROJECT BE
An 8-week support group series for girls in Middle and High School. Spanish and English-speaking groups available.
Wednesdays, beginning September 20 from 6:00pm-7:00pm
Contact Melissa (melissa.o@wcogd.org) or Delta (delta.v@wcogd.org) or call 203.731.5200 to register.
GIRL TALK
An 8-Week Support Group for young women held in Higgins Hall, 105-C on the downtown WestConn Campus.
Tuesdays, beginning September 12 from 4:30pm-6:00pm
Contact Rayna (rayna.h@wcogd.org) or Cara (cara.m@wcogd.org) or call 203.897.3939 to register
2 West Street, Danbury, Ct 06810 * Phone: 203-731-5200 * www.wcogd.org 203.731.5204 Sexual Assault Hotline * 203.731.5206 Domestic Violence Hotline